In a fast evolving economy wherein it is becoming increasingly essential to integrate the theories of the classroom with the realities of the outside world, the students of Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow have been proactive in conducting interactive sessions with thought leaders from the industry.
On the 28th of January, the students had one such session with Mr. Gopalakrishnan, the Executive Director of Tata Sons. Prior to this role, he was a Vice Chairperson of HLL. He is also the author of a book titled,” Management Lessons from the Animal Kingdom” that is coming out in print by the end of the year.
Mr. Gopalakrishnan presented a refreshingly different perspective on management. He spoke at length on the importance of intuition in leadership to the CEOs of tomorrow. He used metaphors from the animal kingdom and narrated lively stories to drive home simple truths.
The tête-à-tête was much appreciated by the overfull audience. Such insights play a vital role in fostering the young minds towards realizing their potential.